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Four years later, Rosanne Cash is returning to The Burlington Performing Arts Centre’s stage! Cash has released 15 albums of extraordinary songs that have earned four Grammy Awards and 11 nominations, as well as 21 top 40 hits, including 11 No. 1 singles.

Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra

Mar 21, 8:00 PM

The powerhouse all-male Argentinian dance company, Che Malambo, excites audiences with their percussive dance and music spectacle. Malambo is a dynamic blend of precision footwork, rhythmic stomping, drumming and song which originated in the 17th century in the South American pampas.

Burlington’s own Tartan Terrors are their own Celtic Invasion, mixing rock’s energy with traditional folklore, dance, and humor.

Every now and then a group of musicians comes along and changes the way we think about music. Tafelmusik has done just that. Tafelmusik is a name that, for almost four decades, has been synonymous worldwide with dynamic, engaging, and soulful performances.

An evening of exuberant entertainment for the whole family! The Peking Acrobats push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. For the last 31 years, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics.

Tower of Power

Mar 22, 8:00 PM

Tower of Power formed in Oakland, California in 1968 and has never stopped touring or recording – quite a feat considering 2018 marks the group’s 50th anniversary!

Machine de Cirque

Mar 26, 7:30 PM

Poetic and humorous, the five guys of Machine de Cirque really know how to please. The only problem is they think they are all alone in the world. Their mission is to find others with the use of a strange machine. Will they do it?

Tom Cochrane with

Red Rider

Mar 28, 8:00 PM

After Iconic musician Tom Cochrane's early beginnings as a folk-based singer/songwriter playing the coffeehouses of Toronto's Yorkville scene in the early '70s, Tom became the driving force with the adventurous rockers Red Rider prior to achieving massive international success with the breakthrough 1991 album Mad Mad World and its anthemic hit Life Is A Highway.

LED ZEPAGAIN - A Tribute to Led Zeppelin

Mar 29, 7:30 PM

Sony recording artists LED ZEPAGAIN captures the heart and soul of “the world’s greatest band”, replicating the ultimate Led Zeppelin experience. Jimmy Page says, "It's as close as you'll ever get to the real deal". From the high-energy electric classics to the beautiful acoustic works, you will be mesmerized as LED ZEPAGAIN resurrects Page’s soaring guitar leads, Jones’ brilliant keyboard passages, Bonham’s trademark pounding rhythms and the signature Robert Plant vocals. As you experience immortal classics “Stairway to Heaven”, “Immigrant Song”, “Whole Lotta Love” “Rock ‘n’ Roll” and “Black Dog”, you’ll understand why LED ZEPAGAIN has become highly regarded as the most authentic representation of Led Zeppelin in the world today.

The Just For Laughs

Road Show

The Wild Seuss Chase - Burlington Student Theatre

Apr 05, 7:30 PM

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” - Dr. SeussThe ninth best-selling fiction writer in the world - Theodore Seuss Geisel – meets the best-selling fiction author of all time – William Shakespeare – in this satirical look at some of the most creative minds. Once again, our young performers ages 6-13 years will ‘be who they are’ – showcasing well-known stories we all know and love….with a twist! Fun for the whole family!

Kim Mitchell

Apr 06, 8:00 PM

Singer-songwriter and guitarist, Kim Mitchell, has achieved gold and multi-platinum sales status over a long and storied career, starting early on as leader of the musically eclectic Max Webster, a band who in the late 70’s defined “alternative” and “independent” long before the words became clichés.

Polar Bears Go Up!

(Fish and Game/

Unicorn Theatre)

Apr 07, 11:00 AM

Two lovable, intrepid explorer Polar Bears are quite famous for their wild expeditions. But after a yummy snack of sandwiches and a lively bit of fun, something becomes amiss – they lose their balloon and need to get it back.

Burlington Teen Tour Band in Concert

Apr 08, 2:00 PM Apr 08, 7:00 PM

The Burlington Teen Tour Band is Canada’s largest and oldest youth band with approximately 170 members between the ages of 13 and 21. They are an internationally renowned military-style precision marching band and perform proudly as “Canada’s Musical Ambassadors”. The band has performed at such venues as the Rose Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Calgary Stampede, as well as the 40th and 60th Anniversary of D-Day ceremonies in France and the 50th, 60th and 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland. You are in for a pleasant surprise with this dedicated and talented band in concert.

Cameron Carpenter

Apr 11, 8:00 PM

Cameron Carpenter is having a ball smashing the stereotypes of organists and organ music – all the while generating worldwide acclaim and controversy. His repertoire – from the complete works of J. S. Bach to film scores, his original works and hundreds of transcriptions and arrangements – is probably the most diverse of any organist.

Roseanne Barr

Apr 17, 8:00 PM

Comedy superstar, award-winning actress, best-selling author, 2012 presidential candidate and the original domestic goddess, Roseanne Barr continues to amaze. She began her career as a stand-up comedian, turning her experiences as a wife and mother into a hilarious comedy act that audiences couldn't resist.

The Top Hat Marching Orchestra presents "A Night on the Town"

May 11, 7:00 PM

Spend an evening in the company of the Top Hats as they perform a special program that will take you from the ​heart pounding​ rock of Queen to the sublime moments of Cassiopeia. A special feature will be a Tip of the Hat to Eric Ford, founding Music Director of the Top Hats and an extraordinary musician who arranged many of the Top Hat favourites that are played to this day. This program is diverse, substantial and enjoyed in a comfortable atmosphere only the Top Hats can create. The Top hats are as unique in concert as they are on parade: expect exceptional musicianship and music. A Night on the Town will have your toes tapping, cause moments of pure happiness and will make you want to dance. Join the Top Hats for “A Night on the Town” and above all – expect to be entertained!

Symphony On The Bay - From Rags to Riches

Little Shop of Horrors - Burlington Student Theatre

May 24, 7:30 PM May 25, 7:30 PM

From the company that brought you Joseph, Xanadu, Once on this Island, this scifi comic romance rock musical won’t disappoint! A nerdy flower shop assistant finds a chance at success and romance with the help of a plant that feeds on human flesh and blood! The music, composed by Alan Menkin – best known for writing songs for Disney’s Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin, is in the style of 1960’s rock & roll. It premiered off Broadway in 1982 and ran for five years with 2209 performances. The 1986 film version, directed by Frank Oz, received 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. A Must See!!!

Derek Seguin 43.0

May 31, 7:30 PM

Derek Segin 43.0 delves deep into the challenges of being a single dad in your forties, with a girlfriend that has no kids, living in an ever-changing and all too supercilious world. His Quebecois flare and original point of view will make you think, make you re-evaluate, and above all; will have you howling with laughter. See one of Canada’s fastest, most “in demand” comic voices, and winner of the 2017 SiriusXM Top Comic competition: Derek Seguin.

From the company that brought you Joseph, Xanadu, Once on this Island, this scifi comic romance rock musical won’t disappoint! A nerdy flower shop assistant finds a chance at success and romance with the help of a plant that feeds on human flesh and blood! The music, composed by Alan Menkin – best known for writing songs for Disney’s Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin, is in the style of 1960’s rock & roll. It premiered off Broadway in 1982 and ran for five years with 2209 performances. The 1986 film version, directed by Frank Oz, received 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. A Must See!!!

Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance 2018

Jun 19, 2:00 PM Jun 19, 7:00 PM

Jun 20, 2:00 PM

Celebrate seniors’ month and the art of staying young with the Burlington Footnotes Senior Performing Troup Inc. This upbeat fast pace musical variety extravaganza showcases the talent of the 50+ generation!

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Burlington Student Theatre ARTSCAMP

Jul 12, 2:30 PM

SESSION ONE – July 3-13 - THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME – Stephen Schwartz and Alan MenkenBased on the Victor Hugo novel, and songs from the animated feature, the musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in 15th Century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer, held captive by devious Archdeacon Dom Claude Frolo, longs to be out there. He escapes for the day, only to be treated with cruelty by all but the beautiful gypsy Esmerelda. Frolo embarks on a mission to destroy the gypsies, and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

The Lion King - Burlington Student Theatre ARTSCAMP

Jul 26, 2:30 PM

The eighth-longest running West End show (7418 performances) is playing for one day only in Burlington! Don’t miss our lively stage adaptation of the 1994 Disney film – the story of Simba, the young lion prince, living in the flourishing African pridelands.